Phrasal Verbs with Pick
Pick apart (Overcome by skilled execution):
They were able to pick apart the opponent's defense with their precise passing and skilled execution. He has a talent for picking apart complex problems and finding elegant solutions. She used her analytical skills to pick apart the research paper and identify its flaws. Pick at (Eat unwillingly):
He picked at his dinner, showing little appetite for the food. They were too nervous to eat and picked at their meal, barely touching it. She didn't like the taste of the dish and picked at it, trying to find something she could enjoy. Pick at (Pull or touch something several times):
He couldn't resist picking at the loose thread on his shirt, causing it to unravel further. They picked at the scab on their knee, unable to leave it alone. She absentmindedly picked at the buttons on her jacket while lost in thought. Pick off (Remove by picking):
He carefully picked off the dead leaves from the plant to help it thrive. They picked off the lint from …